Quotation from: The Secret Agent

Written by: Joseph Conrad

Directly he had expressed that thought he became aware that it was
familiar to him already in all its consequences. This circumstance
strengthened his conviction immensely, but also augmented his
indignation. Somebody, he felt, ought to be punished for it--punished
with great severity. Being no sceptic, but a moral creature, he was in a
manner at the mercy of his righteous passions.

"Beastly!" he added concisely.